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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician – Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (CHS/CT)

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

Posted Nov 5, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you teach residents in a busy pediatric ED?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach during patient flow, part of the academic role.

What academic focus would you pursue, whether clinical, education or research?

What they are checking: Whether they have a direction that fits the department's support for diverse academic interests.

Tell me about a time a parent was angry about wait times. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm tense situations and keep communication respectful.

What would you do

How do you run a pediatric resuscitation when the team includes people who rarely see sick children?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead clearly and use tools that reduce dosing and equipment errors.

You'd work at both American Family Children's Hospital and East Madison Hospital. How does your practice change between those settings?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to sites with different resources and volumes.

How do you handle a case where you suspect child abuse?

What they are checking: Whether they know their reporting duties and keep the child safe while staying fair to the family.

The position is 50 to 100 percent. What FTE are you looking for?

What they are checking: Whether they've thought about what schedule fits them and the department.

About the work

Walk me through how you assess a febrile infant under 60 days old in the emergency department.

What they are checking: Whether they use current risk stratification and avoid both over- and under-testing.

How do you manage pain and anxiety in a child needing a laceration repair or fracture reduction?

What they are checking: Whether they use sedation and comfort techniques safely.

How do you decide which children need admission and which can go home safely?

What they are checking: Whether they make safe disposition decisions and give clear return instructions.

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The full job description

As published by University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS) Job Summary: The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. We are seeking outstanding pediatric emergency medicine physicians who are passionate about advancing pediatric emergency care through clinical practice, education, or research. Our faculty work across UW Health facilities, including American Family Children’s Hospital and East Madison Hospital, and thrive in a highly collaborative environment with strong infrastructure to support diverse academic interests. Whether you are early in your career or an established leader, you will find opportunities here to deliver exceptional care, teach and mentor the next generation, and shape the future of pediatric emergency medicine as part of a nationally recognized team. Join our team today and be inspired to elevate your abilities! Position details include: • This position is full or part-time; 50%-100% FTE • This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. • This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. • Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS), Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. Clinical Care: Faculty provide pediatric emergency care primarily at American Family Children’s Hospital, one of only two dedicated children’s hospitals in Wisconsin and the region’s referral center for complex and high-acuity cases. Faculty care for patients from across the upper Midwest alongside a highly skilled and compassionate interprofessional team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers (APP), nurses, technicians, social workers, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, case managers, and care coordinators, and others. Education: Faculty contribute broadly to medical education at UW–Madison, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, medical students, residents, fellows, and APPs. Educational activities include classroom instruction, small group learning, simulation, and supervised clinical care, with opportunities to lead courses, mentor trainees, and guide scholarly projects. 5-10% FTE will be dedicated to the department’s education mission, with the exact percentage determined at the chair’s discretion. Scholarly Activity: Faculty contribute to advancing pediatric emergency medicine through scholarly activity, including authoring research and educational publications, leading or collaborating on research studies, and disseminating knowledge through teaching and professional presentations. DEM offers robust research infrastructure, funding support, and opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Service: The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the department, UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Key Job Responsibilities: • Teach medical students, residents, and fellows. • Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine At the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine , our focus is advancing the health of our community through unparalleled investments in exemplary education and training, rigorous discovery and collaboration, and compassionate patient care. Each year, our faculty and staff care for more than 100,000 patients across our emergency departments, serving as a trusted resource for communities throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Our commitment to remarkable healthcare drives us forward, always focused on turning adversity into opportunity and redefining the limits of our specialty. To complement this mission, Madison offers an exceptional quality of life. Learn more about what makes Madison a top place to live, work, and explore . Compensation: Negotiable, 12 months Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer . Required Qualifications: • Unrestricted Wisconsin Medical Licensure by the start date. • Board eligibility or board certified through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Board of Pediatrics by the start date. • Completion of an accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship program by the start date. Preferred Qualifications: • For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track. • For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track . Education: MD or DO, or equivalent required. How to Apply: You will be prompted to upload the following documents: • Resume • Cover Letter Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected. The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 23, 2025 ; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees. Contact Information: Anne Redfearn, aredfearn@wisc.edu Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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